The Mahoning Valley Historical Society unveiled a new portrait of a major supporter that will hang permanently at the Tyler History Center.

The tribute is made to the late Jeanne Deibel Tyler.

"She's been very integrated with the Mahoning Valley Historical Society for many years," said David Regan with the Historical Society. "She was actually the first woman president of the Mahoning Valley Historical Society."

It was also announced as part of the unveiling that as part of Tyler's estate, a $1 million donation would be made to the historical society. It was also noted that a second donation would be made once her estate is settled.

"The money is earmarked. Half will support Tyler History Center operation programs. Half will support Arms Family Museum's operations and programs. She wanted it that way," said Executive Director Bill Lawson. "It will certainly make an impact."

In attendance for the unveiling were family members of Tyler's and long-time friends.

"(She) dearly loved being able to contribute to many, many projects," said friend of 50 years, James Sisek. "Five-hundred thousand to Stambuagh, 200-thousand to Animal Charities, 200-thousand to Fellows Riverside Garden, 500-thousand to purchase this building."

"What Jeannne didn't do, is she never did anything for her own benefit. She was thoroughly invested in the Youngstown area and she did things for the Youngstown area," said Tyler's cousin Sunny Masters. "She was involved in almost every aspect of Mahoning County life."

Tyler was apart of the Deibel family, a prominent philanthropist family in the Mahoning Valley.