The search is continuing for 57-year-old Mark Schlegel, a beloved talent agent from Oradell who left his home nearly two weeks ago and hasn't been heard from since.

The news of Schlegel's disappearance has spread through social media and his network of friends, family and colleagues, with efforts stretching as far as Los Angeles, where members of the entertainment industry have spread the word.

"He is an incredibly, incredibly loved talent agent," said Christine Schlegel, Mark's wife, on Wednesday. "He always gave 150 percent to his clients, and to his family as well."

The community has come together to help find Schlegel, described as a "true gentleman" who never missed anyone's birthday.

On Wednesday, about a hundred people filled the pews of the Church of the Annunciation on Kinderkamack Road in Oradell for a prayer vigil, united in hope for Schlegel's return as his disappearance approaches an 11th day. Members of the Reformed Church of Oradell also participated in the vigil.

Attendees, including elected officials and local teachers, and friends from school, church and a book club, walked around the church holding candles. Some recounted stories of Schlegel and his family, about how he encouraged people to respect one another.

Law enforcement agencies have conducted extensive searches over the past 10 days, with efforts to restart Thursday morning.

Two of Schlegel's colleagues put together a GoFundMe page that has raised more than $37,000 from more than 400 people in less than 24 hours, with donations continuing to pour in.

"How quickly that filled up shows how much people love Mark," said Christine Schlegel. "The outpouring has been amazing."

Mark Schlegel, who works for Cornerstone Talent Agency in Manhattan, was last seen near Soldier Hill Road on Aug. 13 around 3:30 p.m. with a bag in his hand. He left home without his identification or credit cards, and possibly with $60 in cash, for an unknown destination.

Schlegel, who is 5'10'' and weighs 165 pounds, was last seen wearing a white collared shirt, light-colored shorts and boat shoes.

A bloodhound last week led police to a bus stop on Kinderkamack Road — the stop Schlegel would usually use to get to work, Oradell police Lt. Victor Egg said Wednesday. It's the one solid lead police have had so far. Police have not been able to confirm whether he got onto a bus headed to the city.

"We are still actively looking for him. Our efforts have been exhaustive," said Egg, as he listed each agency and department that has been tapped for help over the past week. "Starting tomorrow morning we will restart from scratch, just to make sure we didn't miss anything."

Egg said police "are not ruling anything out" with regard to Schlegel's whereabouts.

On Wednesday, Christine Schlegel said she would not be attending the vigil because it would be too "overwhelming." Instead, she said, "We'll be here at home, hoping he comes home."

'Next thing I knew, he was gone'

Schlegel and his wife recently traveled to Scotland for an early 33rd wedding anniversary trip. The couple, who met through a mutual friend, have two children, ages 23 and 27. Their anniversary was Aug. 18.

The Schlegels returned from their trip on Aug. 12. Schlegel disappeared the next day.

"We were sort of regrouping, getting back into the flow of things," said Christine. "Next thing I knew, he was gone."

Christine Schlegel described the past 10 days as an "out-of-body experience." She said her children's friends mobilized in their home, with laptops throughout the house for the first two days of Mark's disappearance, spreading the word on social media and seeing what else they could do to help.

Over the next week, friends and relatives posted photos of Schlegel throughout Oradell and New York City, with signs at the Port Authority Bus Terminal and subway stations throughout Manhattan.

On Tuesday, two colleagues from the entertainment industry — Stephanie Klapper and Rosalie Joseph — started a GoFundMe page to fund search efforts. The two casting directors have each worked closely with Schlegel for decades.

"Hundreds of hundreds of people who know him want to help, and this is for whatever the family needs," said Klapper.

His colleagues from Cornerstone Talent Agency all shared stories about Schlegel by email on Wednesday. Schlegel has clients who work in television, movies and theater. Their stories described a loyal man who goes out of his way for clients, whether helping them in their battles with cancer or by being the first in their dressing rooms on opening night.

"People tell me all the time how amazing he is, and I say, 'I know. That is why I chose him to be my partner,' " said Steve Stone, his business partner of 15 years. "Mark and I built Cornerstone together, and I miss him. I consider him family and hope he returns home."

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"Mark is the first person to call me on my birthday, the first person to donate to my latest charitable campaign and the first person in my dressing room on opening nights — but only because he insists on holding the door for my family," said Tony nominee Bryce Pinkham. "I know I speak for all of Mark's clients when I say that his safety and well-being are all that matter to us now. Please come home safe, Mark. We love you.”

"He has been especially supportive the last two years as I have been going through my journey with ovarian cancer," said three-time Tony nominee Marin Mazzie, who is Schlegel's client of 26 years. "He is truly one of the best human beings I know. I love him very much and am praying for him to come home soon.”

"You will be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn't think the world of him," said Kim Correro, an industry publicist and friend of Schlegel's. "It's gut-wrenching to think he could be somewhere and need help.”

"The last time I saw him he was busy on the phone, so I tried to sneak out of the office without disturbing him," said actor Clark Middleton, known for his roles in shows like "Blacklist." "I heard him put the call on hold, and he shouted, 'WAIT.' Around the corner he came with that big smile and his arms outstretched. As I remain hopeful for his safe return, I hold on to the image of that last big hug!”