An Ohio gay couple dealing with a life-threatening illness has won recognition of their marriage after marrying out of state. John Arthur, who is dying of Lou Gehrig’s disease, and his husband James Obergefell tied the knot in Maryland earlier this month in order to ensure they were legally wed before the end of Arthur’s life. A federal judge has ruled that Arthur’s death certificate must show Obergefell as his surviving spouse, ensuring that the two can be buried next to each other on Arthur’s family plot. The ruling could prompt other Ohio same-sex couples married out of state to seek recognition of their unions.