Allan R. Burke, 73, of Andover, NJ passed away on December 1, 2011 at St. Clare’s Medical Center, Denville, NJ. Allan was born in Manhattan, NY and was a resident of Andover since 1987. He was a US Army veteran and worked as a Checker at Maher Terminals in Newark, NJ retiring in 2005 after 47 years. Allan is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Joan (nee Whitmore) Burke, devoted son Brian and his wife Karin and his loving grandson Aaron. Friends may call Monday, December 5, 2011 from 3-5, 7-9pm at the Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main St., Sparta, NJ 07871. A funeral service will be held at 12noon Tuesday at the Lafayette Federated Church, 180 Route 15, Lafayette, NJ 07848. Interment will follow at Sparta Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to: American Cancer Society or the Northwest Christian School, 92 Route 519, Newton, NJ 07860.