Martin J. Burke,

Age 56, of Troupsburg, NY formerly of Elmira Heights, NY went home to be with his Lord on Monday, May 9, 2011. Martin was born January 31, 1955 in Elmira, NY. He was the son of the late Martin J. and Rosa Lea Van Marter Burke. He is survived by a sister, Christiana (LaVerne) Kipferl of Lawrenceville, PA; Aunt Mary (Ronald) Pazzaglia of Roseville, PA and several nieces and nephews. He loved model trains and being close to nature. Friends and family are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY from 6 pm to 8 pm on Thursday, May 12, 2011.Funeral Service will be held following the calling hours with the Reverend Douglas Hodge officiating. Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family in Sylvania Cemetery, Sylvania, PA. A "Candle of Remembrance " may be left for his family in obituaries atwww.olthof.com.