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DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS May 2016 Secretary of State Pedro A. Cortés announced that 193 disciplinary actions have been taken by the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs’ 29 professional licensing boards, the Bureau of Charitable Organizations and the Division of Legislation and Notaries of the Bureau of Commission, Elections, and Legislation: PA Board of Accountancy PA Architects Licensure Board PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners PA Board of Barber Examiners PA Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers PA Board of Chiropractic PA Board of Cosmetology PA Board of Crane Operators PA Board of Dentistry PA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists PA Board of Funeral Directors PA Board of Landscape Architects PA Board of Massage Therapy PA Board of Medicine Navigation Commission for the Delaware River and its Navigable Tributaries Secretary of the Commonwealth Notaries Public PA Board of Nursing PA Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators PA Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure PA Board of Optometry PA Board of Osteopathic Medicine PA Board of Pharmacy PA Board of Physical Therapy PA Board of Podiatry PA Board of Psychology Real Estate Commission PA Board of Speech-Language and Hearing Examiners PA Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons PA Board of Veterinary Medicine

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DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS May 2016

Secretary of State Pedro A. Cortés announced that 193 disciplinary actions have been taken by the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs’ 29 professional licensing boards, the Bureau of Charitable Organizations and the Division of Legislation and Notaries of the Bureau of Commission, Elections, and Legislation:

PA Board of Accountancy PA Architects Licensure Board PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners PA Board of Barber Examiners PA Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers

PA Board of Chiropractic PA Board of Cosmetology PA Board of Crane Operators PA Board of Dentistry PA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists PA Board of Funeral Directors PA Board of Landscape Architects PA Board of Massage Therapy PA Board of Medicine Navigation Commission for the Delaware River and its Navigable Tributaries Secretary of the Commonwealth – Notaries Public PA Board of Nursing PA Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators PA Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure PA Board of Optometry PA Board of Osteopathic Medicine PA Board of Pharmacy PA Board of Physical Therapy PA Board of Podiatry PA Board of Psychology Real Estate Commission PA Board of Speech-Language and Hearing Examiners PA Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons PA Board of Veterinary Medicine

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Actions by County The specific actions listed below were taken against individuals or firms in these counties:

County # of

Actions County

# of Actions

Adams 0 Lackawanna 2

Allegheny 0 Lancaster 9

Armstrong 14 Lawrence 3

Beaver 2 Lebanon 0

Bedford 2 Lehigh 0

Berks 3 Luzerne 2

Blair 2 Lycoming 1

Bradford 2 McKean 1

Bucks 10 Mercer 2

Butler 3 Mifflin 0

Cambria 2 Monroe 0

Cameron 0 Montgomery 6

Carbon 0 Montour 0

Centre 0 Northampton 1

Chester 4 Northumberland 1

Clarion 1 Perry 1

Clearfield 2 Philadelphia 24

Clinton 0 Pike 0

Columbia 0 Potter 1

Crawford 0 Schuylkill 4

Cumberland 1 Snyder 1

Dauphin 5 Somerset 0

Delaware 8 Sullivan 0

Elk 0 Susquehanna 0

Erie 1 Tioga 2

Fayette 0 Union 2

Forest 0 Venango 0

Franklin 0 Warren 0

Fulton 0 Washington 3

Greene 0 Wayne 0

Huntingdon 2 Westmoreland 1

Indiana 1 Wyoming 0

Jefferson 0 York 10

Juniata 0 Total in-State actions 142

Actions taken against professionals with non-PA addresses 51

Total 193

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PA Board of Accountancy

Out of State Andrew Bruce Zelenkofske, certificate and license no. CA019392L, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, agreed to the

permanent voluntary surrender of his certificate and license to practice as a certified public accountant in

the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because he was found guilty, pled guilty or pled nolo contendere to

any felony, any crime an element of which is dishonesty or fraud, and/or any federal or state revenue law

or the revenue law of any foreign jurisdiction and he has been convicted of any felony. (04/21/16)

PA Architects Licensure Board

Bucks County Richard Edward Brown, Jr., registration no. RA006822X, of Doylestown, Bucks County, was ordered to

pay a civil penalty of $4,000 and to complete three hours of remedial education on the topic of Ethics for

Professional Architects because he engaged in the practice, or offered to engage in the practice of

architecture in this state, or used the title of architect or used any sign, card or device that implied that

such he is an architect, or is competent to engage in the practice of architecture, without holding a

currently valid certificate issued pursuant to this act. (05/12/16)

Philadelphia County George J. Baker, registration no. RA010583X, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, had a public

reprimand placed on its board record and was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $3,200 because he

practiced architecture in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without holding a current license/certificate

issued under the Act and affixed his seal on design and project-related documents during a time in which

his license/certificate was expired. (05/12/16)

Baker Architects, unlicensed, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of

$2,800, a public reprimand was placed on its board record, and it was ordered to cease and desist from the

practice of architecture until such time as the firm becomes licensed, because it engaged in the practice of

architecture without prior approval from the board. (05/12/16)

Out of State Donald Allen Deal, registration no. RA010058B, of Middletown, Delaware, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $3,600 and a public reprimand was placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the board

because he engaged in the practice, or offered to engage in the practice of architecture in this state, or

used the title of architect or used any sign, card or device implying that such Respondent is an architect,

or is competent to engage in the practice of architecture, without holding a currently valid certificate

issued pursuant to this Act. (05/12/16)

PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners No disciplinary actions taken.

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PA Board of Barber Examiners

Berks County Shorty’s Barber Shop, license no. BO433626, of Reading, Berks County was suspended for failing to pay

a previously imposed civil penalty. (04/01/16)

Lancaster County Misach J. Ortiz, license no. BL053220, of Lititz, Lancaster County, was suspended pursuant to the Order

of the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County dated March 14, 2016, which the court issued under

section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately. (03/24/16)

Edward Pena, license nos. BL054139 and BM094031, of Lancaster, Lancaster County, was suspended

pursuant to the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County dated March 14, 2016, which

the court issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective

immediately. (03/25/16)

Philadelphia County Super Star’s Barbers, license no. BO432910, of Philadelphia County was assessed a civil penalty of

$2,000 and revoked, because the barber shop employed unlicensed individuals and violated a lawful order

of the Board, by practicing while its license was suspended. (04/07/16)

Matthew Sharps of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was denied licensure based on his felony

convictions. (03/18/16)

Emanuel T. Lee, license no. BL055019, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended pursuant to

the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated January 19, 2016, which the court

issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately.

(03/24/16)

Clifford Alston, license no. BL048401L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was assessed a civil

penalty of $2,000 because he practiced on a lapsed or expired license and violated a previous Board order.

(04/07/16)

Edward F. Ellison, III, license no. BL049667L, of Philadelphia County, was assessed a civil penalty of

$750 because he practiced on a lapsed or expired license and violated a previous Board order. (04/7/16)

York County Aaron Grice of York, York County, was denied licensure based on his felony convictions. (03/18/16)

Junior Gonzalez, license no. BL053560, of York, York County, was revoked because he was convicted of

three felonies. (04/07/16)

PA Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers

Bucks County Jerry Lawrence Berman, license no. RL000515L, of Warminster, Bucks County, was indefinitely

suspended based on findings that he violated a previous Settlement Agreement. (03/17/16)

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PA Board of Chiropractic Out of State Steven Milburn Crotzer, license no. DC009967, of Orchard Park, New York, was indefinitely suspended

for no less than three years, such suspension was immediately stayed in favor of no less than three years

of probation, subject to terms and conditions, because is unable to practice chiropractic with reasonable

skill and safety to patients by reason of illness, drunkenness, excessive use of drugs, narcotics, chemicals

or any other type of material, or as a result of any mental or physical condition. (05/26/16)

PA Board of Cosmetology

Allegheny County Nicole A. Giuliani, license no. CO280751, of Bridgeville, Allegheny County, was suspended for two

years and ordered to pay a civil penalty of $500 for being convicted of two felonies. (03/07/16)

Bucks County La Bella Mia Salon, salon license no. CB121363, last known of Feasterville-Trevose, Bucks County, was

suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (01/21/16)

Butler County Cathy Ann Noah, license no. CO154503L, of Butler, Butler County, was suspended for one year and

ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,000 for practicing cosmetology without being properly licensed to do

so. (03/10/16)

Delaware County Susan A. Gillies, license no. CL012821L, of Brookhaven, Delaware County, was ordered to pay a $500

civil penalty and to cease and desist from practicing cosmetology and/or limited cosmetology on a license

that is lapsed, expired, or otherwise not current with the board because she practiced nail technology

without a current and active license. (05/02/16)

Luzerne County Dejavu Beauty Center, Inc., license no. CB123925, of Hazleton, Luzerne County, was ordered to pay a

$1,100 civil penalty and costs of investigation of $51.25 and to cease and desist from operating without a

designated licensee in charge or owner present, from failing to maintain all areas of the salon in a safe and

sanitary condition, from failing to properly sanitize equipment, from failing to utilize a closed container

waste bin, and from possessing and using metal credo tools in the practice of cosmetology because they

operated without an owner or designated licensee in charge present; failed to have a garbage can with a

lid; failed to maintain all areas of the salon in a safe, orderly, and sanitary condition; failed to sanitize

tools, instruments, and utensils that come into contact with a client immediately after each use; and

operated as a cosmetology salon in a grossly incompetent and unethical manner through possession and

use of a metal credo tool. (05/02/16)

Montgomery County Amanda Daywalt, of Norristown, Montgomery County, was denied a cosmetology license due to her

felony conviction. (12/31/15)

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Philadelphia County Lee Lucien Fowlkes t/d/b/a Tha Hair Mechanics, license no. CB124382, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia

County, had a public reprimand placed on the salon’s permanent disciplinary record with the board, was

ordered to pay a $4,250 civil penalty as well as the previously assessed unpaid civil penalty in the amount

of $100, and to cease and desist from violating lawful board orders, operating on a suspended salon

license, employing unlicensed individuals, aiding and abetting unlicensed practice activity, and failing to

have an owner or designated licensee in charge present on its premises during inspection because the

salon violated lawful disciplinary orders of the board, operated a cosmetology salon in a grossly

incompetent, dishonest, and unethical manner by employing unlicensed employees, aided and abetted the

unlicensed practice of cosmetology, and operated without the salon owner or designated licensee in

charge. (05/02/16)

Deania Duncan, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was denied licensure due to her felony convictions.

(03/30/16)

Tiffany M. Rappe, license no. CO255305, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for

failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (04/01/16)

Washington County Korinne Rachell Mendicino, license no. RN645608, of Washington, Washington County, was suspended

for no less than three years retroactive to October 27, 2015, based on findings she violated the terms of a

previous board order. (03/21/16)

York County Nhu Tram L. Dinh t/d/b/a Tracy Nails, license no. CZ117392, of York, York County, had a public

reprimand placed on their permanent disciplinary record with the board, was ordered to pay a $2,250 civil

penalty, and was suspended for a period of three months with such suspension immediately stayed in

favor of probation because they operated as a salon in a grossly incompetent and unethical manner by

employing an unlicensed employee and by utilizing wax applicator sticks more than once, aided and

abetted unlicensed practice activity in the profession of cosmetology, failed to properly sterilize a piece of

equipment that has been rendered unsanitary, and failed to keep all areas of the salon in a sanitary

condition. (05/02/16)

PA Board of Crane Operators No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Dentistry

Beaver County John Charles Hricik, license no. DS020996L, of Ambridge, Beaver County, was revoked based upon him

being found guilty of a felony and his inability to practice dentistry with reasonable skill and safety to

patients. (03/23/16)

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Bucks County Gregg Stewart Rothstein, license no. DS035130 and permit no. DN000834, of Richboro, Bucks County,

had his license to practice as a dentist and his permit to administer nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia,

temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that his continued practice within the

Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety. (05/13/16)

Out of State Linh Hong Duong, license no. DS028574L, of Rockville, Maryland, had his license to practice as a

dentist temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that his continued practice within the

Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety. (05/13/16)

Sam Oh, PA license no. DS031213L, of Bothell, Washington, was indefinitely suspended based on

findings he received disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of another state. (03/23/16)

Daniel Muhun Kim, of Huntingdon Valley, Montgomery County was denied licensure based upon his

license in Arizona being disciplined by the proper licensing authority of that state. (03/23/16)

PA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists

Chester County Edgar Horace Jefferis, license no. SU020685E, of Oxford, Chester County, was assessed a civil penalty of

$4,000 and was indefinitely suspended for practicing land surveying without a current license and failing

to complete required continuing education. (03/10/16)

Out of State Robert Alan Walz, PA license no. PE057126E, of Utica, Michigan, was suspended for failure to pay a

previously imposed civil penalty. (12/10/15)

David M. Dechristofaro, license and registration no. PE033560E, of Niles, Ohio, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $1,000 and a public reprimand was placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the

board because he had a license to practice engineering, land surveying or geology suspended or revoked

or had other disciplinary action taken for conduct relating to the practice of engineering, land surveying or

geology, by the proper licensing authority of another state, territory or country. (05/11/16)

PA Board of Funeral Directors No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Landscape Architects No disciplinary actions taken.

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PA Board of Massage Therapy

Mercer County Hopeann Lovrinoff-Moran, of West Middlesex, Mercer County, was issued a $500 civil penalty, based on

findings that she was practicing massage therapy without a license (04/07/16)

PA Board of Medicine

Allegheny County Maurice Samuel Cerul, license no. MD008281E, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, voluntarily

surrendered his license to practice medicine and surgery in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because

he violated federal regulations which impose a standard for the practice of the healing arts as regulated by

the board in this Commonwealth. (05/24/16)

Berks County Jarret Royce Patton, license no. MD419730, of Reading, Berks County, had his license to practice as a

medical physician and surgeon temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that his

continued practice within the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health

and safety. (05/16/16)

Bucks County Amer Nayyar Khan, license no. YM005653L, of Newtown, Bucks County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to June 29, 2015, for being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by

reason of mental or physical illness or condition or physiological or psychological dependence upon

alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination.

(03/17/16)

Cumberland County Gregory G. Theodore, license no. MD444532, of Carlisle, Cumberland County, was indefinitely

suspended for no less than three years, such suspension immediately stayed in favor of no less than three

years of probation, subject to the board's terms and conditions, which include but are not limited to

Respondent’s entry into an agreement with the Professional Health Monitoring Program to take part in the

Disciplinary Monitoring Unit, and the Immediate Temporary Suspension that had been placed on his

license finalized because he is currently unable to practice as a medical physician and surgeon with

reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness, addiction to hallucinogenic, narcotic or other

drugs or alcohol, or mental incompetence. (05/24/16)

Dauphin County David A. Wait, license no. MD069466L, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, was automatically suspended

for no less than ten years based on pleading guilty to numerous felonies under the Drug Act. (03/29/16)

Delaware County Keykhosrow Parsia, license no. MD031743L, of Ridley Park, Delaware County, had his license to

practice as a medical physician and surgeon temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds

that his continued practice within the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public

health and safety. (05/16/16)

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Azad Ali Khan, license no. MD039585L, of Darby, Delaware County, had his license to practice as a

medical physician and surgeon temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that his

continued practice within the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health

and safety. (05/16/16)

Lawrence Wean, license no. MD025249E, of Chadds Ford, Delaware County, was automatically

suspended for no less than ten years based on pleading guilty to numerous felonies under the Drug Act.

(03/02/16)

Lackawanna County Nina Marie Pero, license no. BH001408, of Taylor, Lackawanna County, voluntarily surrendered her

license to practice as a behavior specialist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because she received

Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in the disposition of felony charges in a court of this

Commonwealth. (05/24/16)

Philadelphia County David Michael Censits, license no. MD420076 of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was indefinitely

suspended for a minimum period of nine months effective thirty days from the date of the adoption of this

order; was ordered to undergo an evaluation assessing his fitness to practice the profession; and was

ordered to attend and successfully complete the “Intensive Course in Medical Ethics, Boundaries and

Professionalism” at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, no later

than December 31, 2016 because he engaged in sexual behavior with a former patient involved with

mental health treatment within two years of termination of treatment provided by Respondent to said

patient. (05/24/16)

Out of State Leslie Leigh Dongell, license no. MD070859L, of Tampa, Florida, was indefinitely suspended with the

suspension immediately stayed in favor of an indefinite period of probation, subject to the board's terms

and conditions, because she had a license or other authorization to practice the profession disciplined by

the proper licensing authority of another state. (05/24/16)

Yusuf Abiola Mosuro, PA license no. MD065807L, of Humble, Texas, was indefinitely suspended and

assessed a $5,000 civil penalty, based upon disciplinary action taken against his license by the proper

licensing authority of Texas. (03/21/16)

Boris Sachakov, PA license no. MD419434, of Smallwood, New York, was revoked based numerous

felony convictions and for being revoked by the proper licensing authority of another state. (03/21/16)

Ronald J. Scott, PA license no. MA001113L, of Toms River, New Jersey, was suspended based on

disciplinary action taken against him by a proper licensing authority of another state. (04/06/16)

Carl Ramses Yacoub, license no. MD056613L, of Newark, Delaware, was ordered to pay a civil penalty

of $1,500 because he had a license or other authorization to practice the profession disciplined by the

proper licensing authority of another state. (05/24/16)

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Dennis J. Sullivan, license no. MD067606L, of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, permanently and voluntarily

surrendered his license because he was convicted of a felony of a court of another state and had a license

or other authorization to practice the profession suspended, revoked, refused or otherwise disciplined by

the proper licensing authority of another state, territory, possession or country, or a branch of the federal

government. (05/24/16)

Navigation Commission for the Delaware River and its Navigable Tributaries No disciplinary actions taken.

Secretary of the Commonwealth – Notaries Public

Dauphin County Yasse Ben Slimane, notary commission no. 1246864, of Highspire, Dauphin County, permanently and

voluntarily surrendered his notary commission, along with any other licenses, registrations certificates or

permits authorizing him to practice as a notary, because he failed to maintain custody of an accurate

chronological register of all official notary acts and failed to be familiar with the duties and

responsibilities of a notary public. (05/24/16)

Philadelphia County Jeannine M. Fitzgerald, notary commission no. 1190451, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, had her

notary commission suspended for a period of six (6) months, three (3) months of active suspension with

the remaining period of suspension to be stayed in favor of probation, ordered to attend and successfully

complete a six (6) hour notary practice and procedure course approved by the Secretary or his designee,

and pay a civil penalty of $500 and a probation assessment of $50 per month or $300 for the costs of

continued monitoring because she failed to be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a notary

public by failing to include the required language for a verification, affidavit, acknowledgement and/or

acknowledgement by an attorney at law on the Assignment of Bail; in the alternative, she failed to know

through personal knowledge or have satisfactory evidence that the person appearing before her was the

party who executed the agreement; and she failed to maintain an accurate chronological register of all

official acts performed. (05/02/16)

PA Board of Nursing

Allegheny County Roberta J. Mains, license no. PN259326L, of McKeesport, Allegheny County, was automatically

suspended based on a misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (04/15/16)

Heather Snowflake Koch-Weber, license no. RN555908, of Glenshaw, Allegheny County, was issued a

$2000 civil penalty and revoked based on being convicted of or pleading guilty to multiple felony and

misdemeanor crimes of moral turpitude. (03/14/16)

Susan Menzer, license no. PN263309, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was automatically suspended for

ten years from the date of her felony conviction under the Drug Act. (03/23/16)

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James E. Wilkinson, license no. RN609678, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was placed on probation

for no less than one year, because he is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by

reason of mental or physical illness or condition or physiological dependence upon alcohol,

hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (10/28/15)

Carla Ruffin, license no. RN591137, of Oakdale, Allegheny County, was suspended for failing to pay a

previously imposed civil penalty. (01/22/16)

Charles Laverne Henry, license no. RN502959L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was indefinitely

suspended for no less than three years, retroactive to October 27, 2015, based on a violation of a consent

agreement entered into with the Commonwealth. (04/05/16)

Staci L. Johnson, license no. PN107008L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to March 2, 2016, based on findings she violated the terms of a previous board

order. (04/15/16)

Beaver County Michelle Martin Kuhni, license no. RN235568L, of Monaca, Beaver County, was suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to January 22, 2016, based on findings she violated the terms of a previous

board order. (03/22/16)

Bedford County Joyce M. Bonsall, license no. PN056461L, of New Enterprise, Bedford County, was indefinitely

suspended retroactive to August 25, 2014, based on being unable to practice with reasonable skill and

safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness. (03/04/16)

Berks County Monica Neely, license no. RN585453, of Reading, Berks County, was issued a civil penalty of $1,000 and

indefinitely suspended for no less than three years, based on committing fraud or deceit in securing her

license and was convicted or pled guilty to misdemeanor crimes of moral turpitude. (03/14/16)

Blair County Deborah A. Varner, license no. RN259274L, of Altoona, Blair County, voluntarily surrendered her

license to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because she was convicted,

or entered a plea of guilty, or entered a plea of nolo contendere, or has been found guilty by a judge or

jury, of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude, or has received probation without verdict, disposition in

lieu of trial or an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in the disposition of felony charges, in the courts

of this Commonwealth, the United States or any other state, territory, possession, or country. (04/20/16)

Bradford County Cassandra Augusta Horton, license no. PN296226, of Sayre, Bradford County, was suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to December 3, 2015, based on findings she violated the terms of a previous

board order. (03/22/16)

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Bucks County Alycia C. Dennison, license no. PN261468L, of Doylestown, Bucks County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to February 2, 2015, based on being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to

patients by reason of mental or physical illness. (03/04/16)

Butler County Robert K. Stalker, license no. RN515878L, of Butler, Butler County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to May 13, 2015, for being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by

reason of mental or physical illness or condition or physiological or psychological dependence upon

alcohol or hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination.

(10/28/15)

Cambria County Jennifer A. Yahner, license no. RN547493, of Patton, Cambria County, was indefinitely suspended

because she failed to comply with a previous Board order. (10/28/15)

Clearfield County Ambrosia Marie Walter, license no. RN610846, of Frenchville, Clearfield County, was indefinitely

suspended based on findings that she violated a previous Board order. (02/03/16)

Dauphin County Kelly Lynn Prentice, license no. PN256759L, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, was indefinitely suspended

because she is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental

incompetence. (03/03/16)

Delaware County Wendy M. Cioll, license no. RN564988, of South Garnet Valley, Delaware County, was automatically

suspended for no less than ten years retroactive to March 11, 2010, based on findings she pled guilty to a

felony under the Drug Act. (12/07/15)

Martin W. Wynne, license no. RN528235L, of Wallingford, Delaware County, was suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to October 26, 2015, based on his failure to comply with a consent agreement

entered into with the Commonwealth. (01/22/16)

Eileen Penney, license no. RN177032L, of Upper Darby, Delaware County, was suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to October 27, 2015, based on her failure to comply with a consent agreement

entered into with the Commonwealth. (03/07/16)

Erie County Anjanette Elizabeth Hoehn, license no. RN530238L, of Edinboro, Erie County, was automatically

suspended for one year based on pleading guilty to a misdemeanor under the Drug Act. (03/22/16)

Huntingdon County Thomas Joseph Smith, license no. PN293155, of Huntingdon, Huntingdon County, had his license to

practice as a Practical Nurse temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that his continued

practice within the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety.

(05/12/16)

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Beth Richardson Harms, license no. RN504238L, of Alexandria, Huntingdon County, was automatically

suspended for ten years from the date of conviction based on pleading guilty to a felony under the Drug

Act. (04/05/16)

Indiana County Timothy Q. Steele, of Indiana, Indiana County, was granted a probationary license for no less than three

years based on his misdemeanor convictions. (12/08/15)

Lancaster County Jill White Marcum, license no. PN103343L, of Lancaster, Lancaster County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to July 22, 2015, based on being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients

by reason of mental or physical illness. (03/10/16)

Angie Marie Thompson, license no. PN278829, last known of New Holland, Lancaster County, was

automatically suspended for one year, based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act.

(11/16/15)

Nancy E. Willard, license no. RN313808L, of Kinzers, Lancaster County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to May 13, 2015, because she is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients

by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or physiological or psychological dependence upon

alcohol or hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination.

(10/28/15)

Kimbra D. Thomas, license no. RN542755, of Lancaster, Lancaster County, was assessed a $250 civil

penalty for failing to complete 30 hours of continuing education. (03/10/16)

Lawrence County Krista Williams Sadler, license no. PN260379L, of New Castle, Lawrence County, was revoked for being

unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other causes, committing fraud in securing her

admission to the practice, convicted or pleaded guilty to misdemeanor crimes of moral turpitude, being

addicted to alcohol or hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or

coordination, and pleading guilty to felony crimes. (09/14/15)

Cristi L. Reibert, license no. PN284159, of New Castle, Lawrence County, was revoked based on her

felony and misdemeanor convictions. (03/03/16)

Sharon M. Irvine, license no. RN512775L, of New Castle, Lawrence County, was revoked for having

engaged in unprofessional conduct and for failing to conform to a quality standard of the profession.

(03/15/16)

Luzerne County Amy Kim Kashnicki, license no. PN270037, of Warrior Run, Luzerne County, was suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to January 21, 2016, based on findings she violated the terms of a previous

board order. (04/13/16)

McKean County Misti McCullen, license no. PN260880L, of Bradford, McKean County, was automatically suspended

based on misdemeanor convictions under the Drug Act. (03/22/16)

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Mercer County Sandra Mills, license no. RN330870L, of Transfer, Mercer County, was indefinitely suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to September 9, 2015, based on a violation of a consent agreement entered

into with the Commonwealth. (04/05/16)

Montgomery County Stephanie E. Liebert, license no. RN599090, of Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery County, was indefinitely

suspended retroactive to March 18, 2015, based on being unable to practice with reasonable skill and

safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness. (03/04/16)

Yahya A. Muhammad, a/k/a John Brooks license no. PN279447, of Norristown, Montgomery County,

was revoked and issued a $500 civil penalty based on being convicted of or pleading guilty to multiple

misdemeanor crimes of moral turpitude, receiving disciplinary action from another state and failing to

report same to the Board. (03/14/16)

Kristin Schaffer, license no. RN505257L, of Royersford, Montgomery County, was automatically

suspended for one year based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (12/11/15)

Ruth Raysor West, license no. RN237134L, of Lansdale, Montgomery County, was suspended for failing

to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (01/22/16)

Northumberland County Amber Dawn Zwolinski, license no. RN587174, of Coal Township, Northumberland County, was

automatically suspended for ten years from the date of conviction, based on her felony convictions under

the Drug Act. (02/08/16)

Perry County Christine Marie High, license no. RN556852, of Liverpool, Perry County was indefinitely suspended

immediately stayed to indefinite probation based on engaging in unprofessional conduct and

falsified/knowingly made an incorrect entry into a patient’s record or other related documents. (03/04/16)

Philadelphia County Laura Theresa Ellis, license no. RN565942, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was indefinitely

suspended retroactive to March 24, 2015, based on being unable to practice with reasonable skill and

safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness. (03/04/16)

Thomas B. Tillman, license no. PN254024L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for at

least until the expiration of his criminal probation followed by two years of probation, based on his felony

conviction. (03/03/16)

Marcelle Lamour, license no. RN535174, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was issued a civil penalty

of $1000 based on her failure to complete mandatory continuing education. (03/17/16)

Christine Marie Quirple, license no. RN515622L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended

for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (01/22/16)

Edmund Philip Ross, license no. PN289065, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was automatically

suspended based on his misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (03/07/16)

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Patricia Kelly Penrose, license no. RN250632L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for

no less than three years based on findings that she violated a previous Board order. (02/08/16)

Potter County Paula A. Sevinsky, license no. RN527914L, of Coudersport, Potter County, was suspended for no less

than five years retroactive to September 10, 2015, based on her failure to comply with a consent

agreement entered into with the Commonwealth. (12/15/15)

Schuylkill County Ashley Grace Janowski, license no. RN591697, of Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, was suspended

for no less than three years retroactive to January 22, 2016, based on findings she violated the terms of a

previous board order. (03/22/16)

Bobbi L. Petrozino, license no. PN272853, of Minersville, Schuylkill County, was automatically

suspended for one year based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (12/29/15)

Kathleen Karahuta Herb, license no. PN259678L, of Shenandoah, Schuylkill County, was suspended for

no less than three years retroactive to January 27, 2016, based on findings she violated the terms of a

previous board order. (04/11/16) Snyder County Christina Marie Kreski, license no. RN608290, of Middleburg, Snyder County, was automatically

suspended for ten years because she pled guilty to a felony under the Drug Act. (04/13/16)

Tioga County Sara McNamara, license no. PN275931, of Wellsboro, Tioga County, was automatically suspended for

one year based on pleading guilty to a misdemeanor under the Drug Act. (03/22/16)

Cassina Marie Valentine, license no. PN287762, of Liberty, Tioga County, was suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to December 3, 2015, based on her failure to comply with a consent

agreement entered into with the Commonwealth. (03/01/16)

Washington County Karen Dunbar Minor, license no. RN335805L, of Washington, Washington County, was suspended for no

less than three years retroactive to June 26, 2015, based on findings she violated the terms of a previous

board order. (03/22/16)

Lisa Marie Welch, license no. PN282483, of Donora, Washington County, was automatically suspended

for one year, based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (12/16/15)

York County Stephen Alan Patterson, license no. PN274186, of York, York County, voluntarily surrendered his license

to practice as a practical nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because he has been guilty of

unprofessional conduct, engaged in conduct defined as a sexual violation or sexual impropriety in the

course of a professional relationship, and has acted in such a manner as to present an immediate and clear

danger to the public health. (04/20/16)

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Betsy Ellen Meacher-Roberts, license no. RN502534L, of Dover, York County, was suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to January 21, 2016, based on findings she violated the terms of a previous

board order. (03/29/16)

Rachel Joanne Thompson, license no. PN275069, of Wrightsville, York County, was automatically

suspended for one year, based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (11/30/15)

Out of State Angela L. Perry, PA license no. PN152540L, of Morehead, Kentucky, was indefinitely suspended based

on her being disciplined in another state. (02/12/16)

Laura Jeannette Scott, PA license no. PN081572L, of Elkton, Maryland, was revoked and assessed a

$250 civil penalty, based on disciplinary action taken against her license in another state and failing to

report same to the Board. (02/09/16)

Melanie K. Walker, PA license no. RN655166, of East Palestine, Ohio, was suspended for no less than

five years retroactive to December 7, 2015, based on her failure to comply with a consent agreement

entered into with the Commonwealth. (01/22/16)

Angela Tova Serrano, PA license no. PN285658, of Carlinville, Illinois, was placed on probation for no

less than three years and assessed a $1,000 civil penalty based upon disciplinary action taken by the

proper licensing authority of Illinois and failing to report same to the Board. (12/11/15)

Peter H. Watts, PA license no. RN336175L, last known of Birmingham, Alabama, was indefinitely

suspended, based on findings he received disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of another

state. (09/14/15)

Lisa Ann Batawi, license no. RN295978L, of Belleair, Florida, voluntarily surrendered her license to

practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because she had a license suspended

or revoked or had received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state.

(04/20/16)

Shane Thomas Dagostin, PA license no. RN541299, of Panama City Beach, Florida, was indefinitely

suspended based upon disciplinary action taken against him by the proper licensing authority of another

state. (03/04/16)

Sarah D. Babusci, PA license no. RN590327, of Columbus, Ohio, was indefinitely suspended based on

being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical

illness. (03/04/16)

Cynthia M. Rollins, PA license no. RN566056, of Sevierville, Tennessee, was assessed a $500 civil

penalty and indefinitely suspended for being disciplined by another state and failing to report same to the

Board. (10/28/15)

Sharon Purdue Sanders, PA license no. PN104977L, of Lancaster, South Carolina, was issued a public

reprimand based on her having been disciplined by the proper licensing authority in South Carolina.

(12/24/15)

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Diana J. Seebode, PA license no. RN610972, of Rosedale, Maryland, was suspended for no less than

three years retroactive to January 22, 2016, based on her failure to comply with a consent agreement

entered into with the Commonwealth. (03/07/16)

Marie Wdjomo Pigaga, PA license no. RN619057, of Trenton, New Jersey, was indefinitely suspended

based on disciplinary action taken by another state and her failure to report same to the Board. (10/28/15)

Cortessa Danette Knatt, PA license no. RN579327, of Missouri City, Texas, was issued a civil penalty of

$500 and indefinitely suspended based on receiving disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority

of another state and failing to report same to the Board. (03/14/16)

Craig L. Jackson, PA license no. RN609470, of Pinole, California, was issued a civil penalty of $250 and

indefinitely suspended, based on receiving disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of another

state and failing to report same to the Board. (03/14/16)

Mary Lou Reininger Lundstrom, PA license no. RN531171, last known of Arvada, Colorado, was

indefinitely suspended and issued a $1,000 civil penalty, based on findings she had disciplinary action

taken against her license by another state and failed to report same to the Board. (12/07/15)

Matthew L. Crews, PA license no. RN524849L, last known of North Adams, Massachusetts, was

indefinitely suspended and issued a $500 civil penalty, based on findings that he had disciplinary action

taken against his license by another state and failed to report same to the Board. (12/07/15)

Belva Jean Bonham, PA license no. PN263849, last known of Hutchinson, Kansas, was indefinitely

suspended and issued a $500 civil penalty, based on findings that she had disciplinary action taken against

her license by another state and failed to report same to the Board. (03/04/16)

Carol Pierce Breen, a/k/a Carol A. Breen, PA license no. RN537148, last known of Phoenix, Arizona, was

issued a public reprimand and a $500 civil penalty, based on findings she had disciplinary action taken

against her license by another state and failed to report same to the Board. (01/29/2016)

Sylvia Lindsey, PA license no. PN026916L, of Middletown, Delaware, was indefinitely suspended based

on disciplinary action having been taken by another state. (03/18/16)

Nina Guinn Jackson, PA license no. RN343298L, of Wellsburg, West Virginia, was suspended for failing

to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (04/07/16)

Kathryn A. Roach, PA license no. RN655166, of Bonita Springs, Florida, was suspended for no less than

three years, retroactive to January 25, 2016, based on her failure to comply with a consent agreement

entered into with the Commonwealth. (03/01/16)

Sonia Lynn Tindell, PA license no. RN546063, of Newcomb, Tennessee, was assessed a $500 civil

penalty and indefinitely suspended based on disciplinary action taken by another state. (10/28/15)

April Charice Pearson, PA license no. RN593764, of Cedar Hill, Texas, was issued a public reprimand

based on her having been disciplined by the proper licensing authority in Texas and failing to report same

to the Board. (12/09/15)

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Juanita C. Reseter, PA license no. PN265411, of Morgantown, West Virginia, was indefinitely suspended

and assessed a $500 civil penalty, based on disciplinary action taken against her license in another state

and failing to report same to the Board. (03/15/16)

Johnnie Peoples, license no. RN568732 of Ferndale, Michigan, voluntarily surrendered his license to

practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, because he had a license suspended

or revoked or had received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state.

(04/20/16)

PA Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Optometry No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Osteopathic Medicine No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Pharmacy

Chester County Steven P. Teti, license no. RP028211L, of Kennett Square, Chester County, had his license to practice as

a pharmacist temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that his continued practice within

the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety. (05/09/16)

Dauphin County Christopher Andrew Fenstermacher, license no. RP037388L, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, was

indefinitely suspended for no less than three years, such suspension being immediately stayed in favor of

no less than three years of probation, subject to the board's terms and conditions, because he is unfit or

unable to practice pharmacy by reason of a physical or mental disease or disability. (05/10/16)

Northampton County Nicholas Loukas, of Bethlehem, Northampton County, was granted permission to sit for the MPJE exam.

Upon passing the exam, a license will be automatically placed on probation for at least three years, based

upon disciplinary action taken by the proper licensing authority of another state. (03/09/16)

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Out of State Olufunto Olainka Sokoya, of Frisco Texas, PA license no. RP437228, was issued a public reprimand

based on disciplinary action taken against her in another state and failing to disclose same to the Board.

(03/23/16)

Frederick P. McLeish, PA license no. RP034780L, from Egg Harbor Twp, New Jersey, was revoked

based upon disciplinary action taken by the proper licensing authority in another state. (12/18/15).

Larry Mitchell Zaslow, license no. RP029869L of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, voluntarily surrendered his

license to practice as a pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because he pleaded guilty to a

felony charge in a federal court. (05/10/16)

Pam Marie Green, license no. RP438823, of Westfield, New York, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of

$500 because she received disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of another state.

(05/10/16)

Ismail M. Mohamed, license no. RP447915, of Panama City, Florida, was ordered to pay a civil penalty

of $3,000 and was suspended for a period of one year, with said suspension immediately stayed in favor

of probation for a period of at least one year retroactive to October 28, 2015, subject to the board’s terms

and conditions, because he received disciplinary action by the proper pharmacist licensing authority of

another state. (05/10/16)

PA Board of Physical Therapy

Philadelphia County Meagan Shank, license no. PT018892, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was indefinitely suspended

for at least 6 months and imposed a civil penalty of $2,000, based on her guilty plea to crimes of moral

turpitude. (03/17/16)

PA Board of Podiatry No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Psychology

Out of State Michael Robert Mantell, license no. PS002402L, of El Cajon, California, agreed to the permanent

voluntary surrender of his license to practice as a psychologist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

because he received disciplinary action by the proper psychology licensing authority of another state and

failed to notify the board of disciplinary action by the licensing authority of another state within 90 days

of receiving notice of the disciplinary action. (05/02/16)

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Real Estate Commission

Allegheny County Michael H. Sell, license no. RS306956, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was ordered to pay a $700 civil

penalty because he had failed to obtain at least fourteen (14) hours of continuing education, including any

mandatory courses, by the deadline set forth by the Commission. (05/17/16)

Devin K. Frankowski, license no. RS311029, of Imperial, Allegheny County, had her license to practice

as a real estate salesperson in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania revoked because she had failed to

obtain at least fourteen (14) hours of continuing education, including any mandatory courses, by the

deadline set forth by the Commission, and had been untruthful in the completion of an application for

licensure renewal. (05/17/16)

Richard Ames, license no. RS280690, of Gibsonia, Allegheny County, was assessed a civil penalty of

$125 for failing to notify the Commission of a change in employing broker within 10 days. (02/22/16)

Bucks County Michael David Sullivan, of New Hope, Bucks County, was granted a probationary license through

completion of his criminal probation based on a prior conviction. (02/19/16)

Chester County Dharmesh Vaswani, of Downingtown, Chester County, was granted a probationary license through

completion of his criminal probation based on a prior conviction. (02/19/16)

Philadelphia County German Yakubov, license no. RS313885, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was reprimanded and

assessed a civil penalty of $2,000, based on his convictions for false reports to law enforcement

authorities and insurance fraud. (02/19/16)

York County Andrew Kopp, of Stewartstown, York County, was granted a probationary license through completion of

his criminal probation based on a prior conviction. (02/19/16)

Out of State Lonnie L. Johnson, PA license no. RS280980, of Bear, Delaware, was assessed a $5,000 civil penalty and

indefinitely suspended for no less than 2 years, such suspension immediately stayed in favor of no less

than two years of probation based on his misdemeanor conviction. (02/19/16)

George J. Berry, Jr., PA license no. RS201005L, of Clarksburg, West Virginia, was assessed a civil

penalty of $250 for failing to have a current license when performing licensed activity. (02/19/16)

PA Board of Speech-Language and Hearing Examiners Westmoreland County Kristin Ritenour, license no. SL010405, of Latrobe, Westmoreland County, was indefinitely suspended

for no less than three years retroactive to July 16, 2013, for violating a previous Board order. (03/16/16)

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Out of State Kim A. Benson, PA license no. AT001039L, of Jacksonville, Florida, was indefinitely suspended based

on her failure to complete required continuing education. (12/16/15)

PA Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors

Bucks County Cynthia Maria Kelley, license no. SW010950L, of Morrisville, Bucks County, had a public reprimand

placed on her disciplinary record with the board and was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $400 because

she failed to complete during the preceding biennium thirty (30) clock hours of continuing education, of

which at least three (3) hours must be related to ethical issues, in acceptable courses and programs in

social work offered by approved providers; and submitted a false or deceptive biennial renewal to the

board. (05/10/16)

Cambria County Dena Lynn Sobecky, license no. SW131841, of Johnstown, Cambria County, was suspended for a period

of twelve months, with such suspension stayed in favor of probation, subject to the board's terms and

conditions, ordered to pay a civil penalty of $2,000, and required to submit successful proof of completion

of 20 hours of remedial education on the topic of ethics because she was convicted of accepting

disposition of a felony via Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition and violated the Criminal History

Record Information Act because she has been convicted of a felony and a misdemeanor related to the

profession, respectively Medicaid Fraud and Theft by Deception. (05/10/16)

PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons

Allegheny County Kelsey J. Hill, of Turtle Creek, Allegheny County, was denied licensure as a vehicle salesperson, based

upon his criminal record. (03/29/16)

Bedford County Sean T. Mackey, license no.MV182287, of Bedford, Bedford County, was indefinitely suspended,

immediately stayed in favor of probation to run concurrently with the period of probation for pleading

guilty to a crime of moral turpitude. (03/17/16)

Blair County Mark V. Gasbarro, license no. MV226457, of Altoona, Blair County, was ordered to pay a $500 civil

penalty and his license to practice as a vehicle salesperson in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was

placed on probation for a period of two (2) years, subject to terms and conditions, because he pled guilty

to a crime involving moral turpitude. (05/03/16)

Bradford County Dacota W. Searfoss, of Gillett, Bradford County, was granted a probationary license for no less than two

years, based on two felony convictions. (03/25/16)

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Bucks County Edward G. McCusker, license no. MV066381L, of Holland, Bucks County, was revoked and assessed a

$10,000 civil penalty based upon his conviction for a crime involving moral turpitude. (03/16/16)

Butler County Highway Equipment Company, license no. VD002628L, of Zelienople, Butler County, was ordered to

pay a civil penalty of $6,500 and costs of investigation of $604.05 because they engaged in the business

of vehicle sales during the period from December 1, 2009, through November 30, 2011, without

possessing a current license. (05/03/16).

Chester County Kevin D. Price, license no. MV036584L, of West Grove, Chester County, was assessed a $3,000 civil

penalty and indefinitely suspended for no less than one year based upon his conviction for crimes

involving moral turpitude and his material misstatements to the Board. (03/16/16)

Dauphin County David A. King, license no. MV148770L, of Millersburg, Dauphin County, permanently and voluntarily

surrendered his license to practice as a vehicle salesperson in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because

he was convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude. (05/03/16)

Delaware County Felix Arriaga, license no. MV212356, of Brookhaven, Delaware County, was revoked and assessed a

$10,000 civil penalty based upon his conviction for a crime involving moral turpitude. (03/16 /16)

Lackawanna County Andrew A. Alia, license no. MV161082L, of Old Forge, Lackawanna County, was suspended for no less

than one year and assessed a $2,000 civil penalty based on his criminal conviction for a crime of moral

turpitude and misdemeanor related to the occupation of vehicle sales. (03/21/16)

Lancaster County Anthony J. Scheuerman, license no. MV186787, of Lancaster, Lancaster County, was revoked and

assessed a $2500 civil penalty based upon multiple criminal convictions. (03/17/16)

Kevin J. Buckwalter, license no. MV186853, of Lancaster, Lancaster County, was formally reprimanded

and indefinitely suspended for no less than three years, said suspension immediately stayed in favor of

probation for no less than three years based on convictions of multiple felonies and crimes of moral

turpitude. (03/17/16)

Lycoming County Scott Allen Treese, of Williamsport, Lycoming County, was granted a probationary license to run

concurrently with probation period imposed by Common Pleas Court, based on numerous convictions.

(03/25/16)

Montgomery County Emmalynn S. Zahner, of Penllyn, Montgomery County, was granted a probationary license to run

concurrently with the probation imposed by the Common Pleas Court, based on two felony convictions.

(03/25/16)

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Philadelphia County Ruslan Syrtsov, license no. MV139482L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, permanently and

voluntarily surrendered his license to practice as a vehicle salesperson in the Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania because he pled guilty to a crime involving moral turpitude. (05/03/16)

Mallory H. Goode, license no. MV177698, of Philadelphia County, was revoked and assessed a $1,000

civil penalty based upon his conviction for a felony crime involving moral turpitude. (03/16/16)

Perry Concors, license no. MV059784L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended pursuant to

the Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated February 16, 2016, which the court

issued under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. The suspension is effective immediately.

(03/26/16)

Edwin Schermety, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was denied licensure as a vehicle dealer, based

upon his criminal record. (03/29/16)

Schuylkill County Christopher L. Schwartz, of Minersville, Schuylkill County, license no. MV190899 was indefinitely

suspended based on his pleading guilty to a felony. (03/17/16)

Union County Ryan W. Beaver, of New Columbia, Union County, was granted a probationary license for no less than

three years based on two misdemeanor convictions. (03/25/16)

Kali Kenton, of Mifflinburg, Union County, was granted a probationary license to run concurrently with

the period of probation for her misdemeanor conviction. (03/23/16)

York County Low Low Miles, LLC, license no. VD029683, of Wrightsville, York County, was suspended for failing to

pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (03/11/16)

Randy H. Hank and Hanks Auto Sales, license nos. MV096072L and VD026723, of Etters, York County,

were revoked based on convictions of multiple crimes of moral turpitude, making false promises, failing

to account for money belonging to others and unprofessional conduct. (03/17/16)

DC Automotive Group, LLC, license no. VD030060, of York, York County, was suspended for failing to

pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (02/11/16)

Out of State Atlas Specialty Products, license no. VM008670, of Elkhart, Indiana, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of

$10,150 because it sold 203 manufactured trailers with a gross vehicle weight over 3000 pounds without

being properly licensed. (05/03/16)

Factory Expo Home Centers, of Garret, Indiana, was ordered to pay a $2,500 civil penalty because it

acted as a vehicle dealer in the Commonwealth without being properly licensed at the time. (05/03/16)

Harold W. Colbourne, of Lindenwold, New Jersey, was granted a PA probationary license for no less than

three years, based on a misdemeanor conviction. (03/25/16)

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PA Board of Veterinary Medicine

Allegheny County Paul Volz, license no. BV006360E, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty

of $1,500 and costs of investigation of $1,000 and successfully complete at least seven hours of remedial

education on the topic of requirements for veterinary medical records because he departed from or failed

to conform to the standards of acceptable and prevailing veterinary medical practice with regard to failing

to maintain required veterinary medical records and failed to maintain required veterinary medical,

surgical, and/or diagnostic procedure logs and/or medical records. (05/20/16)

Bucks County Mandy Armitage, of Pipersville, Bucks County, was assessed a civil penalty of $5,000 and costs of

investigation of $475.44, based on findings she engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine without

being properly licensed. (03/25/16)

Clarion County Nicole Jennifer Drummond, license no. BV011559, of New Bethlehem, Clarion County, was ordered to

pay a civil penalty of $30,000, had a public reprimand placed on her permanent disciplinary record with

board, was suspended for a period of two years, with such suspension immediately stayed in favor

probation, subject to the board’s terms and conditions, and was ordered to successfully complete at least

30 hours of remedial education on the topic of Professional Personal Experience, focusing on obstetrics in

dogs, prior to the expiration of the probationary period because she engaged in incompetence, gross

negligence, or other malpractice, or the departure from, or failure to conform to, the standards of

acceptable and prevailing veterinary medical practice and violated board regulations by neglecting an

animal. (05/20/16)

Clearfield County Stacy Dixon, unlicensed, of DuBois, Clearfield County, was ordered to cease and desist from performing

any activity requiring a license to practice veterinary medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and

to pay a civil penalty of $500 because she engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine and/or

represented herself as engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine and/or offered and/or held herself

out as being engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine without being properly licensed or certified to

do so. (05/20/16)

Lancaster County Joseph Anthony Robuccio, license no. BV005873L, of Columbia, Lancaster County, was ordered to pay a

civil penalty of $5,000 and costs of investigation of $1,000 and to successfully complete at least 21 hours

of remedial education on the topics of veterinary medical record keeping, pharmacology including pain

medications, vital signs monitoring, and administration of fluids; because he engaged in illegal practices

in or connected with the practice of veterinary medicine; engaged in incompetence, gross negligence or

other malpractice, or departing from, or failing to conform to, the standards of acceptable and prevailing

veterinary medical practice; failed to maintain required veterinary medical, surgical and/or diagnostic

procedure logs and/or medical records; violated the board’s regulations with regard to responsibility to

clients and patients; and violated the board’s drug regulations which require that veterinarians only

dispense or administer drugs, including prescription drugs, that are within the expiration date specified by

the manufacturer. (05/20/16)

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A complete list of sanctions is available online at

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