Published in The Daily News on 10/3/2006. Katherine Emily Wiitala 1912 - 2006 Katherine Emily Wiitala, 94, of Portland died Sept. 18, 2006. She was born Aug. 13, 1912, in Naselle to Sanfred and Hanna (Sauvkoski) Wiitala and graduated from Naselle High School. She lived in Astoria before moving to Portland, where she attended Emanuel Hospital School of Nursing. Miss Wiitala was a licensed practical nurse at Emanuel for 25 years. She is survived by a sister, Ruth Fields; a brother, Ray Wiitala; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Peaceful Hill Cemetery in Naselle. Memorial contributions may be made to the Peaceful Hill Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 47, Naselle, WA 98638. Arrangements are by Penttila's Chapel by the Sea, Long Beach.