Clara Palmer Howe

Biography

Clara Palmer Howe’s life, beginning in 1848, unfolded across a century that saw her community grow and change, and she met each new challenge with quiet resolve. In her home city she was known for supporting neighbors, sharing what she had and making space for laughter and conversation even as the world around her shifted.

Her gentle presence now rests in Allegheny Cemetery, where the generations she touched remember her kindness and continue to find comfort in the example she left behind.