The spouse does have some rights to the home, based on specific laws for the state in question. If their name is on the deed, they can control the sale. Consult an attorney in your state.
The executor's duty is to apply the deceased's assets, to the extent that it is possible towards meeting the deceased's liabilities. In the even of insufficient funds, after funeral and testamentary expenses - typically costs incurred post mortem, the outstanding bills are paid pro rata. The heirs, especially dependent spouses and children would get nothing. Effective estate planning would reduce the possibility of dependents being left high and dry.
No.
In most countries (I expect the state of Ohio would be the same) the debts of a deceased person are normally payed from that person's estate and would be settled by the executor of the estate as part of obtaining probate for the estate. If you are worried (and the estate has an executor) speak to the executor, otherwise seek advice from an attorney if the hospital is coming after you for the money.
Are spouses responsible for a deceased husbands commercial bank loan with several co-signers?
No.
Sure, why not?
No - the surviving spouse is not liable for the deceased person's bills !
IF by S.S. you are referring to social security the payments stop when the person is deceased. Surviving children and spouses are entitled to payments depending on the age and circumstances
yes usually the spouse is
No - a person's debts die with them. The spouse of a deceased person is not responsible fofr their outstanding bills.
You have to apply to a court for probate on his estate.
No.