Helen M. Meehan, 84, formerly of Garden City, died on March 7, 2001. Arrangements were made by the Pheffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, WI. Mary Griffin Kern, of Garden City, died on March 13, 2001. Wife of the late Joseph. Mother of Joseph F. Jr., Peter H., Thomas G., Mary E. and Christopher J. Grandmother of Joseph F. III, Margaret, Peter Jr., Ryder, Reed, Cameron, Griffin, Courtney, Caroline, Jack and Hope. Sister of Dominic B. Griffin Jr. Arrangements were made by the Fairchild Chapel, Garden City. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's RC Church. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the Winthrop Diabetes Education Center, 259 First St., Mineola, NY 11501. James Michael Kern, 58, of Garden City, died on March 16, 2001. Husband of Kate. Father of Michael, Kendra, Kristen and John. Brother of Barbara Deters. Also survived by many relatives and friends. Arrangements were made by the Fairchild Chapel, Garden City. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne's RC Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery. Contributions, in James Kern's name, can be made to the National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance, c./o the Entertainment Industry Foundation, 11132 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604.