Pennsylvania License Violations
DISCIPLINARY PA LICENSE ACTIONS
May 2011
Secretary of the Commonwealth Carol Aichele announced that 137 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
Bureau of Charitable Organizations
PA Board of Chiropractic
PA Board of Cosmetology
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 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
Note: The new state boards of Crane Operators and Massage Therapy are developing
regulations and licensing procedures and have not yet begun disciplinary processes.
License Disciplinary Actions by County
39 actions were taken against professionals with non-PA addresses.
PA Board of Accountancy
Allegheny County
Robert Alan Benson, license no. CA011209L of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was
ordered to pay a civil penalty of $300 and, within six months, complete 12 hours of
continuing professional education because he did not complete the requisite 80 credit
hours of continuing education during the applicable biennial period. (04/19/11)
Bucks County
Marc Silverstein, certificate no. CA047082 of Holland, Bucks County, was assessed a
$10,000 civil penalty for practicing public accounting without a current license.
(11/05/10)
Delaware County
David Thomas Shergalis, certificate no. CA011542L of Media, Delaware County, had
his certificate of certified public accountant and current license to practice public
accounting suspended for four days for his late payment of a previously imposed civil
penalty. (03/03/11)
James Patrick Flanagan, license no. CA020184L of Drexel Hill, Delaware County,
was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $2,000 because he engaged in the practice of
public accountancy and used the designation “Certified Public Accountant” and the
abbreviation “CPA” when he did not hold a current license. (04/19/11)
Lackawanna County
Bonita & Rainey, license no. AF000729L of Plains, Lackawanna County, was
ordered to pay a civil penalty of $5,000 because it practiced as a certified public
accountancy firm when it was not currently licensed and registered between Jan. 1,
2008 and July 8, 2008. (05/09/11)
Washington County
Adam C. Garczewski, license no. CA041640L of Lawrence, Washington County, was
ordered to pay a civil penalty of $300 and, within six months, complete 21 hours of
continuing professional education because he failed to complete at least 80 hours of
continuing education during the relevant reporting period from Aug. 2, 2008, through
Aug. 2, 2010. (04/19/11)
Westmoreland County
Mark A. Terdle, license no. CA022325L of North Huntingdon, Westmoreland
County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $900, had a formal reprimand placed on
his licensure record, and must, within six months, complete 40 hours of continuing
professional education because he did not complete the requisite eight hours of
continuing education in tax subjects during the biennial period, did not complete the
requisite 20 hours of continuing education during calendar year 2008 in the biennial
period, and did not complete the requisite 80 hours of continuing education during the
applicable biennial period. (04/19/11)
Out of State
Cara M. Ihndris, license no. CA052118 of Rockville, Md., was ordered to pay a civil
penalty of $600 and, within six months, complete 16 hours of continuing professional
education because she did not complete the requisite 16 hours of continuing education
in accounting and auditing subjects during the biennial period and did not complete
the requisite 80 hours of continuing education during the applicable biennial period.
(04/19/11)
John Guido, license no. CA050921 of Charleston, W.Va., was ordered to pay a civil
penalty of $300 because he did not complete the requisite eight credit hours of
continuing professional education in tax subjects during the biennial reporting period.
(04/19/11)
PA Architects Licensure Board
No disciplinary actions taken.
PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners
Out of State
Accelerated Marketing Group LLC, license no. AY002010 of Alpharetta, Ga., had its
license suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (02/10/11)
PA Board of Barber Examiners
Allegheny County
Michael J. Stowers, license no. BL050018L of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, had his
license suspended for failure to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (02/25/11)
Berks County
William J. Guidici Jr., license no. BM000387L of Sinking Spring, Berks County, had
his license suspended for failure to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (02/25/11)
Bucks County
Anthony V. Abate, t/d/b/a Tony Abate’s Barber Shop, license no. BO432152 of
Fairless Hills, Bucks County, was assessed a civil penalty of $250 for failing to renew
his barber license. (03/17/11)
Cumberland County
Kelly A. Trively, license no. BL048339L of Camp Hill, Cumberland County, was
assessed a civil penalty of $500 for practicing on a lapsed license. (03/21/11)
Lehigh County
Miguel A. Guiterrez and Ivan A. Reynoso Rojas, t/d/b/a Astro Mundo Barber Shop,
license no. BO433161 of Allentown, Lehigh County, had their license suspended for
failure to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (02/25/11)
Montgomery County
Charles A. Culbreath, t/d/b/a The Original Culbreath Barber Shop, license no.
BO433028 of Norristown, Montgomery County, was suspended for failure to pay a
previously imposed civil penalty. (02/25/11)
Philadelphia County
Maurice Coleman, license no. BL048973L of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was
assessed a civil penalty of $250 for operating his barber shop with an expired license.
(03/17/11)
Rodney Carroll, t/d/b/a Upper Cutz, license no. BO432858 of Philadelphia,
Philadelphia County, had his license suspended for failure to pay a previously
imposed civil penalty. (02/25/11)
Tonya C. Early and Darnell C. Colbert, d/b/a Mighty Sharp, license no. BO433086 of
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was assessed a civil penalty of $500 for not
having a barber manager on location, failing to display licenses or permits and failure
to have the minimum equipment required by regulation. (03/16/11)
Out of State
Robert L. Thomas, license no. BL050516L of Charlotte, N.C., had his license
suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (03/04/10)
PA Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers
York County
Robert C. Stoner, license no. RL003684 of Dillsburg, York County, had his license
suspended for at least 15 months, with the suspension stayed in favor of probation
after a minimum of three months, subject to terms and conditions, because he failed
to complete an appraisal assignment within the requirements of the Uniform
Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice; failed or refused to exercise reasonable
diligence in developing an appraisal, preparing an appraisal report or communicating
an appraisal; and negligently or incompetently developed an appraisal, prepared an
appraisal report, or communicated an appraisal. He was also ordered to pay a civil
penalty of $3,000, pay costs of investigation in the amount of $1,000, and complete at
least 45 hours of remedial education. (04/14/11)
Bureau of Charitable Organizations
Allegheny County
Construction Junction Inc., of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was ordered to pay an
administrative fine of $2,000 for violating the Solicitation of Funds for Charitable
Purposes Act by failing to keep true and accurate records. (05/10/11)
Indiana County
Indiana Lions Club, of Indiana, Indiana County, was ordered to pay an administrative
fine of $4,000 for violating the Solicitation of Funds for Charitable Purposes Act by
making material false statements on applications, statements, or reports required to be
filed with the Bureau of Charitable Organizations for fiscal years ending June 30,
2009, June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2010. (05/10/11)
Philadelphia County
Dolce Suono Ensemble Inc., of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to
pay an administrative fine of $1,500 for violating the Solicitation of Funds for
Charitable Purposes Act by soliciting charitable contributions in Pennsylvania
without being properly registered. (05/10/11)
Schultz & Williams Inc., of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to pay an
administrative fine of $1,000 for violating the Solicitation of Funds for Charitable
Purposes Act by failing to file a contract with the Bureau of Charitable Organization
prior to rendering professional fundraising counsel services. (05/11/11)
Out of State
Nexus Direct LLC, of Virginia Beach, Va., was ordered to pay an administrative fine
of $3,000 for violating the Solicitation of Funds for Charitable Purposes Act by
providing professional solicitor services prior to being registered with the Bureau of
Charitable Organizations and by failing to file a contract with the bureau prior to
providing professional solicitor services. (05/10/11)
PA Board of Chiropractic
Centre County
Nellie R. Wortman, license no. DC000900L of State College, Centre County, was
assessed a $1,000 civil penalty for practicing chiropractic without a current license.
(03/28/11)
PA Board of Cosmetology
Allegheny County
Ericka Kathleen Gibb, license no. CO230298L of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, had
her license suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (02/18/11)
Jeffrey A. Kumpf, license no. CO204706L of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was
ordered to pay a civil penalty of $500 because he practiced as a cosmetologist when
he was not currently licensed and registered. (05/02/11)
Son Hoang Thai and Hanh T. Vu, t/d/b/a Nails Elegance and Spa, license no.
CY195145 of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, were ordered to pay a civil penalty of
$5,000 because Ms. Thai and Ms. Vu, while trading and doing business as Nails
Elegance and Spa, had razor blades and razor tools in the salon. (05/02/11)
Phuong Thi Nguyen, unlicensed of West Mifflin, Allegheny County, was ordered to
pay a civil penalty of $500 because she practiced cosmetology without a license.
(03/16/11)
Beaver County
Tanya L. Stadnik, license no. CO217486L of New Brighton, Beaver County, had her
license suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (02/18/11)
Berks County
Impression Nails, license no. CY194036 of Douglassville, Berks County, was ordered
to pay a civil penalty of $2,300 because it practiced nail technology in a grossly
incompetent or unethical manner through the use of razor tools and razor blades,
failed to maintain tools that come into contact with a client in a sanitary condition at
all times, and failed to have a first aid kit with all the required items. (05/02/11)
Bucks County
Coette Heard, license no. CO252362 of Bensalem, Bucks County, had her license
suspended for nonpayment of a previously imposed civil penalty. (02/18/11)
Chester County
Arthur DiGiacomo, license no. CO153450L of West Chester, Chester County, had his
license suspended for nonpayment of a previously imposed civil penalty. (02/18/11)
Delaware County
Taylor Qun Chen, t/d/b/a Q Q Nails, license nos. CY194538 and CZ116226 of Glen
Mills, Delaware County, was assessed a $1,700 civil penalty for having practiced nail
technology in a grossly incompetent manner by having five razor scraper tools and 70
razor blades in the salon. (03/02/11)
Vu Thanh Nguyen, t/d/b/a Tina Nails, license no. CY106565 of Folcroft, Delaware
County, was assessed a $2,900 civil penalty for having practiced in a grossly
incompetent or unethical manner by having a hot wax bowl and instruments used for
facial waxing, multiple razor scraper tools at workstations, no wet sterilizer or
container for sanitized tools, dirty manicure tools at workstations and paper towels
not in a closed container or towel dispenser. (01/20/11)
All in Wrist, license no. CB121341 of Darby, Delaware County, was assessed a
$1,950 civil penalty for engaging in booth rental, maintaining the salon in an
unsanitary condition and failing to have a complete first aid kit. (03/17/11)
Lancaster County
Salon 1 Style Inc., t/d/b/a Salon 1 Style, license no. CB121933 of Lancaster,
Lancaster County, was assessed a $1,550 civil penalty for engaging in booth rental,
maintaining the salon in an unsanitary condition and failing to have a complete first
aid kit. (03/17/11)
Luzerne County
Robert M. Licata, license no. CO150052L of West Pittston, Luzerne County, was
ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,000 because he practiced cosmetology while his
license was expired. (03/16/11)
Monroe County
Glamor Nail Spa LLC, t/d/b/a Glamor Nail Spa, license no. CY195490 of
Tannersville, Monroe County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,000 because
Glamor Nail Spa LLC, while trading and doing business as Glamor Nail Spa,
permitted an unlicensed individual to perform cosmetology services in the salon and
maintained an unlicensed cosmetology shop by providing waxing services to a client
on a premises not licensed for the provision of those services. (05/02/11)
Philadelphia County
Nicole Hopkins, t/d/b/a Simply Elite Spa, license no. CB119229 of Philadelphia,
Philadelphia County, had her license suspended for failing to pay a previously
imposed civil penalty. (06/08/10)
Phuong Thi Nguyen, t/d/b/a Cheltenham Nails, license no. CY193162 of
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $500 because
she employed an unlicensed person to practice cosmetology and aided and abetted the
unlicensed practice of cosmetology. (03/16/11)
PA Board of Dentistry
Berks County
Anthony J. Pichini, license no. DS014935L of Mt. Penn, Berks County, voluntarily
surrendered his dental license because he practiced dentistry from April 1, 1999, until
approximately September 2010, and failed to renew his license during said period.
(04/29/11)
Delaware County
Marela C. Garcia, unlicensed of Newtown Square, Delaware County, was assessed a
$1,000 civil penalty and was ordered to immediately cease and desist from the
unlicensed practice of dentistry based on findings that she practiced dentistry or held
herself out as authorized to practice dentistry without being duly licensed or
authorized to engage in such practice. (03/22/11)
Montgomery County
Thomas W. McFarland Jr., license no. DS020097L of Wynnewood, Montgomery
County, was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $5,000 and his license remains
indefinitely suspended under the terms of a previous board order because he engaged
in unprofessional conduct by failing to follow current infection-control
recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
(04/29/11)
Out of State
Samson T. Liu, unlicensed of Chesterfield, Mo., was denied a license because his
application indicated that he has been negligent in the practice of dentistry, has
practiced dentistry negligently on repeated occasion or has engaged in unprofessional
conduct. (02/18/11)
Andrew T. Lager, license no. DS028618L of Port St. Lucie, Fla., had his license
suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (02/10/11)
Martin Jay Thaler, license no. DS022305L of Monsey, N.Y., received a public
reprimand and was assessed a $1,000 civil penalty based on disciplinary action taken
against his license by the proper licensing authority of another state and having failed
to report this discipline to the board within 90 days. (03/22/11)
Patricia A. Sabers, license no. DS023465L of Sarasota, Fla., received a public
reprimand and was assessed a $1,000 civil penalty based on disciplinary action taken
against her license by the proper licensing authority of Florida. (03/22/11)
Robert J. Winegarden, license no. DS018697L of New York, N.Y., had his license
revoked based on disciplinary action taken against his license by the proper licensing
authority of another state. (03/22/11)
Clyde Anthony Maxwell, license no. DS029663L of Wilmington, Del., was ordered
to pay a civil penalty of $1,500 and a public reprimand was placed on his permanent
disciplinary record with the board because he had his license disciplined by the
proper licensing authority of another state and failed to report this action to the board
within 90 days. (04/29/11)
PA Board of Professional Engineers, Land
Surveyors and Geologists
No disciplinary actions taken.
PA Board of Funeral Directors
No disciplinary actions taken.
PA Board of Landscape Architects
No disciplinary actions taken.
PA Board of Medicine
Bucks County
Hitesh K. Patel, license no. MD064657L of Newtown, Bucks County, was assessed a
$5,000 civil penalty and issued a formal reprimand based on disciplinary action taken
against his license by the proper licensing authority of New Jersey and failing to
report this disciplinary action to the board within 60 days. (01/11/11)
Montgomery County
Arie Oren, license no. MD036293E of Conshohocken, Montgomery County,
voluntarily surrendered his license to practice medicine while his criminal case is
pending in Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas because he has been
charged with a sexual offense relating to his practice of medicine. (04/26/11)
Gary Scheiner, unlicensed of Wynnewood, Montgomery County, was ordered to pay
a civil penalty of $1,000 and to immediately cease and desist from engaging in the
practice of medicine or attempting to offer to practice medicine in Pennsylvania
because he practiced or attempted to offer to practice medicine without possessing a
valid license to practice medicine in Pennsylvania. (04/26/11)
Warren County
Elisa Lynn Franklin, license no. YM013188 of Warren, Warren County, was ordered
to pay a civil penalty of $250 because she practiced as a respiratory care practitioner
without a valid current temporary permit or certificate issued by the board. (04/26/11)
Out of State
Binod Prasad Sinha, unlicensed of Edison, N.J., had his application for a license
denied based on disciplinary action taken against his license by the proper licensing
authority of New York and New Jersey. (02/18/22)
Gregory E. Furness, unlicensed of Irmo, S.C., had his application for licensure denied
based on disciplinary action taken against his license by the proper licensing authority
of South Carolina. (12/29/10)
Kenneth Zahl, license no. MD028311E of Morristown, N.J., was assessed a $2,000
civil penalty and had his license suspended for five years, with the suspension stayed
in favor of probation, based on disciplinary action taken against his license by the
proper licensing authority of another state. (12/29/10)
Ross E. Levatter, license no. MD435157 of Phoenix, Ariz., had his license revoked
based on his felony conviction in a court of New Mexico. (11/16/10)
Gabriel John Yandam, license no. MD054658L of Coshocton, Ohio, had his license
placed on probation during such time as his license in Ohio is on probation because
he had disciplinary action taken by the proper licensing authority of another state.
(04/26/11)
Vasilios D. Karabinis, license no. MD038101E of Enfield, Conn., was ordered to pay
a civil penalty of $1,000 because he had disciplinary action taken by a proper
licensing authority of another state. (04/26/11)
Andrew G. Davis, license no. MD052522L of Clearwater, Fla., was ordered to pay a
civil penalty of $1,000 because he had disciplinary action taken against his license by
the proper licensing authority of another state. (04/26/11)
Barry P. Clark, license no. MD055165L of Washington, D.C., agreed to the
permanent voluntary surrender of his license because he had disciplinary action taken
by the proper licensing authority of another state. (04/26/11)
Carol A. Kooistra, license no. MD425389 of Spartanburg, S.C., has permanently and
voluntarily surrendered her license because she had disciplinary action taken against
her by the proper licensing authority of another state. (04/26/11)
John D. Paulson, license no. MD430601 of Gaithersburg, Md., had his license
temporarily suspended because his continued practice of medicine is a clear and
immediate danger to the public health and safety. (04/26/11)
William H. Hughes, license no. MD038255L of Conway, S.C., had his license
indefinitely suspended based on disciplinary action taken against his license by the
proper licensing authority of another state. (04/12/11)
Daniel Luczkow, license no. MD058942L of Centerville, Mass. and Baltimore, Md.,
had his license placed on probation for a period of one year based on disciplinary
action taken against his license by the proper licensing authority of another state.
(03/21/11)
Lurlene Garner, license no. YM004842L of Los Angeles, Calif., was assessed a
$1,000 civil penalty and ordered to complete 20 hours of continuing education based
on findings she failed to complete and document 20 hours of continuing education
during the biennial reporting period from Jan. 1, 2005, through Dec. 31, 2006.
(01/20/11)
Vinod Singh, license no. MD038567E of Dunn, N.C., had his license indefinitely
suspended based on disciplinary action taken against his license to practice medicine
by the licensing authority of North Carolina. (11/19/10)
Pradeep Srivastava, license no. MD046712L of Greenbelt and Oxon Hill, Md., had
his license revoked based on his felony convictions in a federal court. (12/17/10)
Navigation Commission for the Delaware River and its
Navigable Tributaries
No disciplinary actions taken.
Secretary of the Commonwealth – Notaries Public
Allegheny County
Antonia M. Traficante, of West Mifflin, Allegheny County, agreed to permanently
and voluntarily surrender her notary commission because she was convicted of a
felony or a lesser offense incompatible with the duties of a notary public and was not
of a good character, integrity or ability. (04/13/11)
Cumberland County
Alan F. Spurgin, of Lemoyne, Cumberland County, had his notary commission
suspended for a period of three months and was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $200
because he failed to keep and maintain custody and control of an accurate
chronological register of all official acts done by virtue of the notary’s office.
(04/25/11)
Lebanon County
Brenda J. Barto, of Jonestown, Lebanon County, had her notary commission
suspended for six months, with three months of active suspension and the remaining
period stayed in favor of three months probation; was ordered to pay a civil penalty of
$500 and $150 for the costs of continued probationary monitoring; and was required
to attend a notary education practice and procedure course because she failed to know
through personal knowledge or have satisfactory evidence that the person appearing
before her was the person described in and who was executing the instrument and she
was not of good character, integrity and ability. (04/13/11)
PA Board of Nursing
Allegheny County
Tracy Talpas Wallace, license no. RN349603L of Oakdale, Allegheny County, had
her license suspended for three years, retroactive to Feb. 24, 2010, with one year of
active suspension and the remaining two years stayed in favor of probation upon
compliance with continuing education regulations, based on findings that she violated
the terms and conditions of her Voluntary Recovery Program agreement. (03/18/11)
William Charles Minneker, license no. PN279941 of Carnegie, Allegheny County,
had his license suspended, effective immediately, pursuant to the order of the Court
of Common Pleas of Allegheny County dated Jan. 3, 2011, which the court issued
under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. (01/28/11)
Mary E. Klim, license no. RN51470L of Clinton, Allegheny County, had her license
suspended for no less than three years, retroactive to Oct.28, 2010, for violating a
consent agreement. (02/15/11)
Emily Rebecca Tucker, license no. RN554220 of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, had
her license suspended based upon her felony convictions under the Drug Act.
(04/28/10)
Diane F. Cosgrove, license no. RN520715L of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, had her
license indefinitely suspended for no less than two years, retroactive to Jan. 28 2011,
with the suspension stayed in favor of no less than two years of probation, because
she is unable to practice nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason
of illness, addiction to drugs or alcohol or mental impairment. (05/03/11)
Leslie Smith Binder, license no. RN321974L of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, had
her license indefinitely suspended for no less than five years, with the suspension
stayed in favor of no less than five years of probation in the Disciplinary Monitoring
Unit, subject to terms and conditions, because she is unable to practice professional
nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical
illness or condition or physiological or psychological dependence upon alcohol.
(05/03/11)
Sandra Haas Parker, license no. RN324875L of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, had
her license indefinitely suspended for no less than three years, with the suspension
stayed in favor of no less than three years of probation, subject to terms and
conditions, because she is unable to practice the profession with reasonable skill and
safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or physiological
or psychological dependence upon alcohol or drugs which tend to impair judgment or
coordination. (05/03/11)
Armstrong County
Marc A. Lane, license no. PN104162L of Kittanning, Armstrong County, had his
license revoked after being convicted of a felony and/or misdemeanors which relate
to the profession of practical nursing. (03/01/11)
Beaver County
Julie M. Reynolds, license no. PN253886L of Aliquippa, Beaver County, had her
license suspended, retroactive to Nov. 8, 2010, until she can resume the practice of
professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients. (03/01/11)
Butler County
Marci Hughes Nablo, license no. RN353459L of Butler, Butler County, had her
license suspended for no less than one year, retroactive to Nov. 3, 2011, for crimes of
moral turpitude and until she can practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients.
(03/01/11)
Charles D. Klar III, license no. RN550798 of Mars, Butler County, had his license
indefinitely suspended for no less than five years, retroactive to Aug. 2, 2010, with
the suspension stayed in favor of no less than five years of probation, subject to
terms and conditions, because he had his license disciplined by the proper licensing
authority in another state and he is unable to practice the profession with reasonable
skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or
physiological or psychological dependence upon alcohol or drugs which tend to
impair judgment or coordination. (05/03/11)
Centre County
Lisa Marie Wills, license no. PN270721 of Philipsburg, Centre County, had her
license suspended based upon her placement on probation without verdict for a
misdemeanor under the Drug Act. (01/11/11)
Chester County
Kara A. Forsyth, license no. PN261186L of Coatesville, Chester County, had her
license suspended for no less than three years, with the suspension stayed in favor of
no less than three years of probation, subject to terms and conditions, because she is
addicted to alcohol or drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination or has
become mentally incompetent, and was found guilty of felony and other charges.
(05/03/11)
Delaware County
Marguerite C. Wetzel, license no. RN530372L of Clifton Heights, Delaware County,
had her license revoked based on her guilty pleas to two felony counts of retail theft.
(02/25/11)
Jon L. Shane, license no. RN574115 of Springfield, Delaware County, had his license
indefinitely suspended for no less than three years, with the suspension stayed in
favor of no less than three years of probation, subject to terms and conditions,
because he is unable to practice the profession with reasonable skill and safety to
patients by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or physiological or
psychological dependence upon alcohol or drugs which tend to impair judgment or
coordination. (05/03/11)
Fayette County
Sandra DeFrank, license no. PN259745L of Grindstone, Fayette County, had her
license indefinitely suspended, retroactive to Sept. 27, 2010, based on findings that
she is addicted to alcohol or drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination, so
long as such dependence shall continue. (02/24/11)
Lancaster County
Linda Herman Welber, license no. PN098699L of Mountville, Lancaster County, had
her license suspended based upon her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act.
(02/10/11)
Lindsay Kay Brenner, license no. PN269544 of Mountville, Lancaster County, had
her license indefinitely suspended for no less than two years, retroactive to July 29,
2010, because she is unable to practice the profession with reasonable skill and safety
to patients by reason of illness, addiction to drugs or alcohol or mental incompetence.
(05/03/11)
Lehigh County
Janice Wisniewski Coates, license no. RN286943L of Macungie, Lehigh County, has
permanently and voluntarily surrendered her license because her license was
disciplined by the proper licensing authority in another state. (05/03/11)
Lycoming County
Mary Blasé Oldt, license no. RN329964L of Williamsport, Lycoming County, had
her license suspended for no less than three years, retroactive to Oct.28, 2010, for
violating a consent agreement. (02/10/11)
Montgomery County
Cynthia Louise Dreifert, license no. PN072953L of Huntingdon Valley, Montgomery
County, had her license revoked because she plead guilty to a crime of moral
turpitude, was convicted of a misdemeanor which relates to the profession, committed
fraud or deceit in the practice of nursing, has been guilty of immoral or
unprofessional conduct, and falsified or knowingly made incorrect entries into the
patient’s record or other related documents. (02/25/11)
Northampton County
Laura C. Chie, license no. RN357067L of Easton, Montgomery County, was assessed
a civil penalty of $1,000 and a public reprimand was placed on her permanent board
record because she practiced as a professional nurse on an expired license. (04/04/11)
Philadelphia County
Dorian M. Johnson, license no. PN260686L of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County,
had her license revoked based on her having been convicted of felony charges.
(02/25/11)
Taryn Zmuda, license no. RN596372 of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, had her
license indefinitely suspended for no less than three years, with the suspension stayed
in favor of no less than three years of probation, subject to terms and conditions,
because she is unable to practice the profession with reasonable skill and safety to
patients by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or physiological or
psychological dependence upon alcohol or drugs which tend to impair judgment or
coordination. (05/03/11)
Schuylkill County
Barbara Gryzik Evans, license no. PN055101L of Coaldale, Schuylkill County, had
her license indefinitely suspended based on her being mentally incompetent and
unable to practice practical nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients.
(02/24/11)
Venango County
Lori Jo Galton, license no. PN253508L of Cranberry Township, Venango County,
had her license indefinitely suspended based on findings that she is addicted to
alcohol or drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination, so long as such
dependence shall continue, or she has become mentally incompetent. (02/24/11)
Washington County
Lisa Martinac Cirocco, license no. RN282728L of Venetia, Washington County, had
her license suspended for at least three years for violating the terms of her consent
agreement. (02/28/11)
York County
Janet Ruth Fetterolf, license no. RN209305L of Lewisberry, York County, had her
license suspended for no less than three years based on her inability to practice the
profession with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of physiological or
psychological dependence upon alcohol or drugs which tend to impair judgment or
coordination, so long as such dependence shall continue. (02/25/11)
Kathleen Marie Kilhefner, license no. RN581154 of York, York County, had her
license suspended for no less than three years, retroactive to June 29, 2010, based on
her inability to practice the profession with reasonable skill and safety to patients by
reason of illness, addition to drugs or alcohol or mental incompetence. (02/10/11)
Out of State
Veronica M. Rukas, license no. RN332779L of Pennsauken, N.J., had her license
suspended for violating the Drug Act. (02/16/11)
Kathleen T. Baker, license no. RN517398L of Wilmington, Del., had her license
suspended, retroactive to Nov. 4, 2010, based upon her felony conviction under the
Drug Act. (12/29/10)
Teresa Lynn Waldo, license no. RN559237 of Kelso, Wash., had her license revoked
based on disciplinary action taken against her license by the proper licensing
authority of another state. (02/24/11)
Freda Covington, unlicensed of Hattiesburg, Miss., was denied a temporary practice
permit and licensure by examination to practice based upon her having been
convicted of shoplifting and disciplinary action taken against her license by the
proper licensing authority of another state. (02/28/11)
Ruth Spatz Herman, license no. PN078450L of Queen Creek, Ariz., had her license
revoked based on her having her license revoked by the proper licensing authority in
another state. (02/23/11)
Michael Richard Reilly, license no. RN550822 of Saint Clairsville, Ohio, had his
license indefinitely suspended, retroactive to Nov. 3, 2010, based on findings that he
is unable to practice nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of
mental or physical illness or condition or physiological or psychological dependence
upon alcohol or drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (03/01/11)
Mark P. Evans, license no. RN356227L of Randolph, N.Y., had his license
indefinitely suspended for no less than three years, retroactive to June 4, 2010, with
the suspension stayed in favor of no less than three years of probation, subject to
terms and conditions, because he is unable to practice the profession with reasonable
skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or
physiological or psychological dependence upon alcohol or drugs which tend to
impair judgment or coordination. (05/03/11)
Patricia A. Frisch, license no. PN069709L of Longwood, Fla., was ordered to pay a
civil penalty of $500 and had her license publicly reprimanded because she engaged
in unprofessional conduct and failed to meet the minimal standards of acceptable and
prevailing nursing practice. (05/03/11)
Cynthia Caterson, license no. RN217014L of Rio Rico, Ariz., voluntarily
surrendered her license because her license to practice nursing was disciplined by the
proper licensing authority of another state. (05/03/11)
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
Armstrong County
Shawn M. Baird, a/k/a Shawn M. Robison, license no. RP038526L of Apollo,
Armstrong County, had her license indefinitely suspended for at least five years,
retroactive to July 20, 2010, with the first six months to be active and the remainder
to be stayed in favor of probation, based on findings that she violated the terms of her
Voluntary Recovery Program consent agreement. (11/30/10)
Beaver County
James Scott Crider, license no. RP042938L of West Aliquippa, Beaver County, had
his license indefinitely suspended based on disciplinary action taken against his
license by the proper licensing authority of Ohio. (01/19/11)
Bucks County
Mark E. Zulewski, license no. RP044305L of Bensalem, Bucks County, had his
license suspended based on his felony conviction under the Drug Act. (01/07/11)
Robert D. Thompson, license no. RP032168L of Fairless Hills, Bucks County, had
his license indefinitely suspended and was assessed a $1,000 civil penalty based on
disciplinary action imposed by the proper licensing authority of another state and his
failure to report it to the board within 90 days of final disposition. (03/21/11)
Philadelphia County
Anthony Julius Bruno, license no. RP443044 of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County,
had his license actively suspended for one year, followed by an indefinite suspension
that will be stayed in favor of probation for five years, based on findings he violated
the terms of his Voluntary Recovery Program consent agreement. (01/20/11)
Out of State
Barry Samlin, license no. RP033126L of Boca Raton, Fla., had his license suspended,
effective immediately, pursuant to the order of the Court of Common Pleas of
Philadelphia County dated Feb. 18, 2011, which the court issued under section 4355
of the Domestic Relations Code. (03/04/11)
Darrell Rodney Hendershot, license no. RP037436L of Scottsdale and Chandler,
Ariz., was assessed a $1,000 civil penalty based on disciplinary action taken against
his license by the proper licensing authority of Arizona. (12/30/10)
Thomas F. DeFranco, license no. RP036419R of South Hero, Vt., had his license
placed on indefinite probation and was assessed a $1,000 civil penalty based on
disciplinary action taken against his license by the proper licensing authority of
another state. (03/21/11)
PA Board of Physical Therapy
No disciplinary actions taken.
PA Board of Podiatry
Philadelphia County
Michael Avato, license no. SC005694 of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, had his
license suspended, effective immediately, pursuant to the order of the Court of
Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated Feb. 8, 2011, which the court issued
under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. (02/23/11)
PA Board of Psychology
Bucks County
Annmarie P. Lynch, unlicensed of Bensalem, Bucks County, was ordered to pay a
civil penalty of $3,500 and cease and desist from engaging in the practice of
psychology and holding herself out to the public as a psychologist because she held
herself out to the public as a licensed psychologist by using a title or description of
services incorporating the words “psychological,” “psychologist” or “psychology”
without being properly licensed. (04/11/11)
Real Estate Commission
Allegheny County
Ashley A. McCauley, unlicensed of Sewickley, Allegheny County, was ordered to
cease and desist the unlicensed practice of real estate because she directly or
indirectly engaged in or conducted, or advertised or held herself out as engaging in or
conducting the business, or acting in the capacity of a broker or salesperson, cemetery
broker, cemetery salesperson, campground membership salesperson, time-share
salesperson, builder-owner salesperson, rental listing referral agent or cemetery
company without first being licensed or registered. (04/27/11)
Kress Brothers Builders Inc., unlicensed of Gibsonia, Allegheny County, was ordered
to pay a civil penalty of $3,000 because they aided and abetted the unlicensed
practice of real estate by Ashley McCauley. (04/27/11)
Chester County
Vancouier Simon Barrett, license no. LS214565 of Exton, Chester County, had his
license revoked based on his guilty plea to two felonies and his failure to notify the
commission of the pleas in a timely manner. (02/08/11)
Dauphin County
Darius Y. Ramsey, license no. RS292802 of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, had his
license reprimanded based on his guilty plea to the misdemeanor of bad checks.
(02/08/11)
Gary L. Hoover, license no. RS286768 of Highspire, Dauphin County, had his license
suspended for three years, with the first year as an active suspension and the
remaining two years stayed in favor of probation, and was assessed a $6,000 civil
penalty for having made a substantial misrepresentation regarding a real estate
transaction; pursued a continued and flagrant course of misrepresentation; was
knowingly a party to a material false or inaccurate representation in writing regarding
a real estate transaction in which he acted in a representative capacity; failed to
exercise reasonable professional skill and care; failed to deal honestly and in good
faith; failed to ensure that all services were provided in a reasonable, professional and
competent manner; and engaged in conduct during a real estate transaction which
demonstrates bad faith, dishonesty, untrustworthiness or incompetency. (02/25/11)
Lehigh County
Daniel J. Boyle, license nos. AB066670 and RS214629L of Schnecksville, Lehigh
County, was assessed a civil penalty of $3,000 based on his failure to notify and
provide accurate information to the commission about his guilty pleas. (11/10/10)
Montgomery County
Stephen J. Izzi, license no. RS183121L of Huntingdon Valley, Montgomery County,
had his license revoked, effective June 15, 2011, because he made substantial
misrepresentations and engaged in conduct during a real estate transaction which
demonstrated bad faith, dishonesty, untrustworthiness or incompetency. (04/27/11)
Philadelphia County
Orlando Martinez, license no. RM419964 of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, had
his license suspended, effective immediately, pursuant to the order of the Court of
Common Pleas of Philadelphia County dated Feb. 3, 2011, which the court issued
under section 4355 of the Domestic Relations Code. (02/17/11)
Khurram Ajmal Sarfraz, license no. RS226431L of Philadelphia, Philadelphia
County, had his license indefinitely suspended for a minimum of six months and was
assessed a $3,000 civil penalty based on his failure to tender 1.25% of the purchase
price, or $4,687.50, to the buyer as agreed; demonstrating bad faith, dishonesty,
untrustworthiness or incompetence; his failure to deal honestly and in good faith; and
his making of a substantial misrepresentation. (01/26/11)
Westmoreland County
James S. Tucholski, license no. RS297110 of Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland County,
was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,400 and a reprimand was placed on his board
record because he failed to complete 14 hours of continuing education for the biennial
reporting period of June 1, 2006, through May 31, 2008. (04/27/11)
PA Board of Speech-Language and Hearing Examiners
No disciplinary actions taken.
PA Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists
and Professional Counselors
Bucks County
Jane Carol Collaso, license no. CW015472 of Yardley, Bucks County, had her license
temporarily suspended because she presents an immediate and clear danger to the
public health and safety. (05/03/11)
PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and
Salespersons
Allegheny County
Nancy J. Bane, license no. MV181215 of Allison Park, Allegheny County, had her
license suspended for one year, with the suspension immediately stayed in favor of
probation, and was ordered to pay the costs of investigation in the amount of $250
because she pled guilty to a crime involving moral turpitude. (05/03/11)
Dauphin County
Autohaus Acquisition Inc., t/d/b/a Victory Audi Volkswagen Mitsubishi, license no.
VD022917L of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, had its license revoked based upon
engaging in conduct in connection with the sale of vehicles which demonstrates
unprofessional conduct or incompetency. (10/07/10)
Lancaster County
Three Arrows Enterprises Inc., t/d/b/a Black Tie Motorcars, license no. VD029161 of
Ephrata, Lancaster County, had its license revoked based upon engaging in conduct in
connection with the sale of vehicles which demonstrates unprofessional conduct or
incompetency. (10/07/10)
PA Board of Veterinary Medicine
Out of State
Susan G. Metz, unlicensed of Amherst, Ohio, had her application for a license denied
based on disciplinary action taken against her license by the proper licensing
authority of another state. (02/09/11)
A complete list of sanctions is available online at
www.dos.state.pa.us .
