If, as was supposedly ruled recently by SCOTUS, it is a state issue, then the proper federal order would have been that the death certificate be issued in Maryland, and especially if the couple with intention went to Maryland for the marriage license.
Personally, I’d tell the fed judge to go pound sand if I were Governor Kasich, and I’d promptly pardon anyone at any time who is charged by that same federal judge, including myself.
I would FORCE them to send in the military to override my authority.
This is my state. We voted down gay marriage. Let them castrate themselves. Maranatha, Lord Jesus!
The death certificate would have to be issued in the state where he died. Since Ohio doesn’t recognize gay marriage, I have no clue why this judge ruled the way he did, except he had an agenda. It was likely judge shopped to get the result they wanted.
The ruling should be challenged.